Essays on Selye

Abstract

This paper deals with two different models of stress theory; namely the response based model of stress which is known as the General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS) and the Transactional model of stress known as the interaction theory. The General Adaptation Syndrome was developed by Hans Selye while the interaction theory was developed by Lazarus and Folkman. This paper discusses these theories in detail along with the frameworks of coping with stress and its impacts on the subject as developed by these theories. First responders are personnel of different departments and institutions that respond to emergency events and situations to ...

Psychology

Stress is an inevitable part of everybody’s life. There is no such person that has never experienced stress. In this essay, we are going to talk about types of stress and try to explain why it emerges. In addition, we are going to discuss the ways of coping with it.

Definition of stress

We often meet with this concept in our lives. We often say to ourselves, our life is a series of certain stress. It is important to understand that everything that is new can cause stress in our lives. So what is stress itself? Stress is a feeling of ...

It was in the summer of 1936 that the idea of General Adaptation Syndrome (G.A.S) was first introduced in the British Journal Nature. The G.A.S is also known under the name stress syndrome, and it was the idea which Hans Selye introduced as the process under which the body uses several of its mechanisms to deal with stress. Selye theorized that in the process of coping with stress, the body passes through the three main stages being the ‘Alarm reaction,' ‘adaptation’ and ‘stress.' In the words of Selye, stress could be taken to mean anything in between food ...

Reflection Paper

Reflection Paper In the following essay, it will be examined the practical application of the Selye’s general adaptation syndrome basing on my own experience. Recently, I have faced a stressful situation when I needed to change my place of living. It might be a lucky moment, but it is still a disturbance of my everyday routine. Additionally, I was afraid of the fact that it would take some time before I could get settled in my new place. Pursuant to the Selye’s general adaptation syndrome, the first phase is called “alarm” which represents a generic somatic shock ( ...

What was your “Stress Test” score? 23

I do not think that the test accurately captures my experiences since its normal to experience stress as a result of my high expectations. Therefore, I think that normal stress levels do not necessarily mean I have a problem,

Stress, stressors, and coping

Psychologists differentiate stressors, strain, and stress through the meaning of the terms. A stressor is something that activates the release of stress hormones. Common stressors include practicing unhealthy habits, not having enough time, expecting too much, etc. Moreover, stress is a medical term that refers to a wide range of strong external stimuli, comprising of both physiological and psychological response, ...

Hans Selye (1907-1982) a famous endocrinologist and scientist introduced the general adaptation model (GAS) that describes phases that state the impact of stress on individuals. In this piece of writing I will highlight and critically examine the three distinct stages of Selye’s GAS model and how this model explains the relationship between stress and illness.

Alarm Stage

According to Selye, there is a general stimulation of the nervous system in the initial phase reaction. Here, the sympathetic nervous functioning is hindered resulting in hypothermia, hypotension and reduction in muscle tone. Moreover, he cites other manifestations that include hypoglycemia, hemoconcentration, and hypochlororemia. Furthermore, ...